Faithfully / Sincerely

[Miss Demeanour]

This is one of those things that I just have a complete mental blockage on - not matter how many times I am informed how to remember the etiquette of letter writing.

Are there easy ways to remember when you should use formally or sincerely at the end of the letter or what other sign offs are appropriate ?

[Bar Wench]

Think it is faithfully if you are in hope of a reply, sincerely if not. However, I am more than happy to believe I am wrong!

[Miss Demeanour]

Isn't faithfully formal ( sir / madam type of thing )  ...god knows about sincerely 

[Bar Wench]

Christ knows then. We didn't cover it at school. 

[Nick]

The rools about this are no longer as clear as was once the case. Snoopy will have a view when he gets out of his basket

[Pirate]

Never put two S's together. If it is Dear Sir/Madam, you should end it yours faithfully. If it is Dear Mr Sven, Mrs Sven you should end it yours sincerely

[Miss Demeanour]

 

But then I couldn't put Sven and sincerely together could I 

[Nick]

He would have to have 'Love and Kisses'

Simples

[Miss Demeanour]

'In earnest gratitude' or some such other......

Love and kisses takes a long time to work up to  

[Nick]

NORWICH?

[Miss Demeanour]

Do what 

[Nick]

 

[Darwins Selection]

'In earnest gratitude' or some such other......

Love and kisses takes a long time to work up to  

"Your Obedient Servant" should do nicely.  


[serious]Pirate is 100% correct though.[/serious]

[Miss Demeanour]

I think I can remember the don't put 2 S's together rule now 

But why is this so complicated 

Kindest Regards

Miss D

[Uncle Mort]

I have always used faithfully when it's Dear Sir/Madam or more usually Dear Sirs and sincerely when I'm addessing a person as in Dear Miss Demeanor or Dear Nick.